First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1dub
verb \ˈdəb\
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB
transitive verb
1
a : to confer knighthood on b : to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
2
: to trim or remove the comb and wattles of
3
a : to hit (a golf ball or shot) poorly b : to execute poorly <a dubbed attempt>
— dub·ber noun
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Origin of DUB
Middle English dubben, from Old English dubbian; akin to Old Norse dubba to dub, Old High German tubili plug
2dub
noun
Definition of DUB
: one who is inept or clumsy
First Known Use of DUB
1884
3dub
noun
Definition of DUB
chiefly ScottishOrigin of DUB
Middle English (Scots) dubbe
First Known Use: 15th century
4dub
verb
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB
transitive verb
1
: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production —usually used with in
2
: to provide (a motion-picture film) with a new sound track and especially dialogue in a different language
3
: to make a new recording of (sound or videotape already recorded); also : to mix (recorded sound or videotape from different sources) into a single recording
— dubber noun
Origin of DUB
by shortening & alteration from double
First Known Use: 1930
Other Audio Recording Terms
5dub
noun
Definition of DUB
: Jamaican music in which audio effects and spoken or chanted words are imposed on an instrumental reggae background
First Known Use of DUB
1974
DUB Defined for Kids
1dub
verb \ˈdəb\
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB for Kids
1
: to make a knight of
2dub
verb
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB for Kids
: to add (a different language or sound effects) to a film or broadcast
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